Stop the Bleed Part 3 Wound Packing

9. Refresh your information by again viewing the video: Bleeding Control: Wound Packing

10. Did you make any additions to your instructions?

11. Did you cross off anything?

12. Using all the models available, practice one more time

13. Are you going to be willing to help in a bleeding emergency? If yes, why? If not, why? This is a good time to briefly discuss your state’s Good Samaritan law. You will observe their confidence in their own skills. Remediate as necessary. Allow students the opportunity to share their results with the class.

14. In small groups, discuss how well you did to stop the bleeding of a large wound before your victim “bled out” and died?

15. Could there have been a better way to help the person trying to stop the bleeding?

16. What suggestions or steps would you have given the person trying to stop the bleeding?

17. Is there any thing specific that you don’t want to forget telling a possible rescuer that would help them stop the bleeding more quickly?

3. Explain: (15 minutes)

Answer the following questions using the information you learned from the wound packing activity.

1. Why did you practice on a leg wound? Because that is an area on the body that you can pack.

2. Are there any areas that are not appropriate for you to pack? Abdomen and chest

3. How much blood did your victim lose? Did your victim have a chance to survive?

4. How much blood can your victim lose and still have a chance to live? Less than 2 liters

5. How long did it take your group to stop the bleeding? Was it more than 3-5 minutes? Then the likelihood of their victim surviving was slim.